The vet killed my lexie!!!! - YorkieTalk.com Forums

Leesha · 01-02-2010, 05:36 AM

She went in for minor spading and other things & came out DEAD. Can I sue the vet for this!! It was neglect on his part. He should have known the dangers to anesthesia! I just found out or I would have warned him.

Taking form a site:
"These Yorkies are more likely to have problems with anesthesia and often require special (and usually expensive) medical test before doctors can perform procedures."

JERSEY BOY · 01-02-2010, 05:42 AM

I am so sorry

bjh · 01-02-2010, 05:42 AM

I am so sorry for your loss. Honestly, I don't think there is anything you can do. Did she have blood work done prior to the surgery? Was she a small girl? Sadly, there are risks to any type of surgery and sometimes no matter how good the vet is things go wrong. Most vets have you sign a waiver before the surgery.

Leesha · 01-02-2010, 05:45 AM

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Originally Posted by bjh

I am so sorry for your loss. Honestly, I don't think there is anything you can do. Did she have blood work done prior to the surgery? Was she a small girl? Sadly, there are risks to any type of surgery and sometimes no matter how good the vet is things go wrong. Most vets have you sign a waiver before the surgery.

Yes she was.

JeanieK · 01-02-2010, 05:45 AM

I'm sorry that you lost your little girl.

I do not think you can sue your vet. You sign papers stating that you realize that death is one of the risks on any major surgery. "Spaying" is major surgery.

Did they ask if you wanted a blood test done first?

I'm sorry that you are suffering right now, but suing is not going to bring her back, and the money is not going to make you feel better so what would be the point in suing?

Lorrainelola · 01-02-2010, 05:53 AM

I am so sorry to read about Lexie. Thinking of you.

Patti · 01-02-2010, 06:04 AM

I am so sorry for your loss.

Tinksmum · 01-02-2010, 06:06 AM

Sorry for your loss, I echo what others have said regarding the consent form, this will likely waive your right to sue, but I don't think that's the answer to be honest. Take some time.

Leesha · 01-02-2010, 06:07 AM

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Originally Posted by JeanieK

I'm sorry that you lost your little girl.

I do not think you can sue your vet. You sign papers stating that you realize that death is one of the risks on any major surgery. "Spaying" is major surgery.

Did they ask if you wanted a blood test done first?

I'm sorry that you are suffering right now, but suing is not going to bring her back, and the money is not going to make you feel better so what would be the point in suing?

I'm not sure about the blood. Neglect on the vets side of not knowing about the anesthetic.

BaxtersMommy · 01-02-2010, 06:10 AM

Sometimes there are deaths in surgeries. Dogs and humans, there is not much that can be done if the little body rejected it. This is a freak accident, I am sure the vet feels horrible. So sorry for your loss of Lexie.

Poohpie · 01-02-2010, 06:11 AM

I am so so so very sorry.

Perrella · 01-02-2010, 06:19 AM

OMG...I am so, so sorry for the loss of your Lexi. Sending healing prayers to you.

JeanieK · 01-02-2010, 06:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Leesha

I'm not sure about the blood. Neglect on the vets side of not knowing about the anesthetic.

Good vets lose animals too. It does not have to be neglect. sometimes things just happen, no ones fault. That is just part of life.

Leesha · 01-02-2010, 06:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Perrella

OMG...I am so, so sorry for the loss of your Lexi. Sending healing prayers to you.

See Lexie went in fine and because of her size I had her spaded not knowing that it would kill her. The vet came out and told me her heart stopped when they gave her the pain meds after her surgery. Then it came back but they couldn't wake her from the anesthetic.

I will not sue. I guess I'm just mad at this point and my heart aches. She is buried in my back yard and I think her other doggie friends know.

I loved her sooooo much as she was my first dog.

chachi · 01-02-2010, 06:28 AM

Good vets do the wellness bloodwork before an animal goes under aneshesia for the first time. I would never go to one that didnt. My old vet didnt do it

01-02-2010, 05:36 AM	#1
Leesha YT Addict Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: World Posts: 377	The vet killed my lexie!!!! She went in for minor spading and other things & came out DEAD. Can I sue the vet for this!! It was neglect on his part. He should have known the dangers to anesthesia! I just found out or I would have warned him. Taking form a site: "These Yorkies are more likely to have problems with anesthesia and often require special (and usually expensive) medical test before doctors can perform procedures." __________________ R.I.P. - I love you Lexie & Luxy http://leeshas.com/yorkie/rip.html

01-02-2010, 06:04 AM	#7
Patti Donating YT 30K Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 35,509 Blog Entries: 6	I am so sorry for your loss. __________________ Cali Pixie Roxie : RIP Nikki; RIP Maya;RIP my sweet Dixie girl 1/17/08 http://callipuppyscastle.bravehost.com/index.html

01-02-2010, 06:19 AM	#12
Perrella Donating YT 5000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: VA Posts: 8,040	OMG...I am so, so sorry for the loss of your Lexi. Sending healing prayers to you. __________________ Tena & Zhoie Sweet Little Miracle

01-02-2010, 06:28 AM	#15
chachi I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 37,147	Good vets do the wellness bloodwork before an animal goes under aneshesia for the first time. I would never go to one that didnt. My old vet didnt do it __________________ Chachi's & Jewels Mom Jewels http://www.dogster.com/?132431 Chachi http://www.dogster.com/?132427

01-02-2010, 05:42 AM	#2
JERSEY BOY Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: sparta nj usa Posts: 3,800 Blog Entries: 1	I am so sorry

01-02-2010, 05:42 AM	#3
bjh Donating YT 5000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Southeast Texas Posts: 7,959	I am so sorry for your loss. Honestly, I don't think there is anything you can do. Did she have blood work done prior to the surgery? Was she a small girl? Sadly, there are risks to any type of surgery and sometimes no matter how good the vet is things go wrong. Most vets have you sign a waiver before the surgery.

01-02-2010, 05:45 AM	#5
JeanieK Donating YT 12K Club Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Council Bluffs Iowa Posts: 12,552	I'm sorry that you lost your little girl. I do not think you can sue your vet. You sign papers stating that you realize that death is one of the risks on any major surgery. "Spaying" is major surgery. Did they ask if you wanted a blood test done first? I'm sorry that you are suffering right now, but suing is not going to bring her back, and the money is not going to make you feel better so what would be the point in suing?

01-02-2010, 05:53 AM	#6
Lorrainelola YT Addict Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Hampshire England Posts: 279	I am so sorry to read about Lexie. Thinking of you.

01-02-2010, 06:06 AM	#8
Tinksmum YT Addict Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Northants, England Posts: 313	Sorry for your loss, I echo what others have said regarding the consent form, this will likely waive your right to sue, but I don't think that's the answer to be honest. Take some time.

01-02-2010, 06:10 AM	#10
BaxtersMommy Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 2,362 Blog Entries: 1	Sometimes there are deaths in surgeries. Dogs and humans, there is not much that can be done if the little body rejected it. This is a freak accident, I am sure the vet feels horrible. So sorry for your loss of Lexie.

01-02-2010, 06:11 AM	#11
Poohpie Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Milledgeville Ga Posts: 96	I am so so so very sorry.